| demote | (verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank | Synonyms: break, bump, kick downstairs, relegate |
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| emote | (verb) give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role | - |
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| locomote | (verb) change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically | Synonyms: go, move, travel |
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| promote | (verb) make publicity for; try to sell (a product) | Synonyms: advertise, advertize, push |
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| (verb) change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent | - |
| (verb) be changed for a superior chess or checker piece | - |
| (verb) give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | Synonyms: advance, elevate, kick upstairs, raise, upgrade |
| (verb) contribute to the progress or growth of | Synonyms: advance, boost, encourage, further |